Borderlands 4 Breeding Daisies Walkthrough
Complete guide to the Breeding Daisies side mission in Borderlands 4
This is a comprehensive walkthrough for the Breeding Daisies side mission in Borderlands 4. Follow our detailed guide to complete all objectives and successfully finish this quirky mission.
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How to Unlock Breeding Daisies in Borderlands 4
To start the Breeding Daisies mission, you'll need to find and speak with Mort, located near the Gushing Turret in The Howl area.
Talk to Mort Near the Gushing Turret
Mort can be found standing by the lake in the central area of The Howl. Look for a character with overalls and a straw hat near a small farm setup.
Mort's location by the lake in The Howl region
Borderlands 4 Breeding Daisies Mission Walkthrough
This mission consists of three main objectives. Follow each step carefully to successfully complete the mission.
List of Objectives
- Collect Thresher Eggs
- Collect Mangler Meat
- Perform a Mating Call
1. Collect Thresher Eggs
Thresher Nest Location
After accepting the mission from Mort, head northwest from his location to find the thresher nest. The entrance is marked by bone structures and purple flora.
The entrance to the thresher nest in northwestern Howl
Defeat the Badass Thresher
As you enter the nest, you'll encounter a Badass Thresher guarding the entrance. Defeat it to collect your first thresher egg.
The Badass Thresher found near the nest entrance
Defeat the Boreal Badass Thresher
Continue deeper into the nest until you reach a cavern with a view of the outside world. Here you'll find the Boreal Badass Thresher, which drops the second egg.
The icy Boreal Badass Thresher in the cavern area
Defeat the Acidic Badass Thresher
Head southeast within the nest to find the Acidic Badass Thresher in a toxic area. Defeat it to obtain the third and final thresher egg.
The corrosive Acidic Badass Thresher in the toxic zone
Return to Mort
After collecting all three thresher eggs, return to Mort at his farm on the opposite side of the lake and deliver the eggs to him.
Handing over the thresher eggs to complete the first objective
2. Collect Mangler Meat
The Kit Hole Location
Mort will now ask you to collect mangler meat. Head northeast from the farm to find The Kit Hole, a mangler-infested area.
The entrance to The Kit Hole in northeastern Howl
Hunt Manglers
Eliminate all the manglers in The Kit Hole to collect three pieces of mangler meat. These creatures are aggressive, so come prepared for a fight.
A pack of manglers in their natural habitat
Prepare Thresher Food
Return to Mort's farm and place the mangler meat along with the thresher eggs in the feeding bowl to create thresher food.
Combining ingredients at Mort's farm to create thresher food
Subdue Daisy
After placing the food, Daisy will appear and consume it, but then become aggressive. You'll need to attack her until her health is low enough to calm her down.
Daisy the thresher after consuming the special food
3. Perform a Mating Call
First Mating Call - Wildhorns
With Daisy calmed down, interact with the megaphone nearby to perform the first mating call. This will attract wildhorns that you need to eliminate.
The megaphone used to perform thresher mating calls
Second Mating Call - Kratches
Use the megaphone again to perform a second mating call. This time, kratches will appear and attack. Defeat them to continue the mission.
A group of kratches attracted by the mating call
Third Mating Call - Ivan
Perform the final mating call to attract Ivan, a male thresher. Similar to Daisy, you'll need to attack Ivan until he calms down.
Ivan the thresher responding to the mating call
Complete the Mission
Once both Daisy and Ivan are calm, they will enter the Hump Hut. Interact with the jukebox near the entrance to set the mood and complete the Breeding Daisies mission.
The Hump Hut where Daisy and Ivan complete their mating ritual
Borderlands 4 Breeding Daisies Mission Rewards
Base Rewards
- Experience Points (Scales with your level)
- Cash: $12,458
- Eridium: 45
Weapon Reward
- Thresher Call Shotgun (Green to Purple Rarity)
- Special effect: Chance to spawn a mini thresher on critical hits
Cosmetic Reward
- Vault Hunter Head: "Thresher Whisperer"
- Unique skin pattern for your character
Gameplay Tip
The Thresher Call shotgun is particularly effective against armored enemies due to its high impact damage. The spawned mini threshers can also draw enemy fire, giving you tactical advantages in combat.
Borderlands 4 Breeding Daisies Video Guide
Video guide showing the complete walkthrough of the Breeding Daisies side mission
Final Thoughts
The Breeding Daisies mission is a great example of Borderlands 4's quirky side content that offers both entertainment and valuable rewards. The Thresher Call shotgun is worth the effort, especially for players who favor close-quarters combat.
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